About the Department
The Department of Transportation (DOT) plans, develops, operates, and maintains transportation facilities, services, and related systems which contribute to the livability and economic health of the City. We comprise a team of more than 500 people ready to serve the needs of our residents to improve the efficiency and safety of San José streets. We are an energetic and innovative team that is improving transportation in one of the nation’s largest cities, while focusing on safety, sustainability, and active public life! For more information about DOT, visit www.sanjoseca.gov/transportation.
Position Duties
The Department of Transportation is currently seeking to fill multiple vacancies for the Engineer I/II position. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
Please visit the following links to read about the positions and duties for all divisions and sections:
For additional information regarding the Engineer I/II classification, please visit the class specification.
Transportation Safety and Operations Division - Signal Design
The Engineer I/II positions in the Signals Design team provide traffic signal-related management and support services throughout the City of San José. The positions will work closely with other team members, and may include direct supervision of sub-professional technical staff.
Key duties include but are not limited to:
Implementing capital and grant-funded projects to enhance pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and vehicle access at intersections using signal control devices; including grant administration, consultant and vendor contract management, project scoping, design review, project scheduling, budget management, and coordination with various internal and external stakeholders;
Analyzing collision/volume data and other variables to identify ideal locations for innovative traffic signal designs (bicycle signals, HAWK signals, protected intersections, etc.) and evaluate before and after studies; and
Transportation Safety and Operations Division - Signal Operations
The Engineer I/II positions in the Signal Operations team are part of an innovative customer-oriented team responsible for managing day-to-day traffic conditions through the operations and management of the City's nearly 1000 traffic signals. The Engineer I/II will be responsible for assisting in project planning and engineering, construction coordination, and may include direct supervision of sub-professional technical staff.
Key duties include but are not limited to:
Transportation Safety and Operations Division - Traffic Safety
The Engineer I/II positions in the Traffic Safety Division provides Neighborhood Traffic Management services and develops and implements Traffic Calming and Pedestrian Improvement Projects throughout the City of San José. The Engineer I/II will work closely with the team to develop traffic safety projects to improve safety for all roadway users, ensure facilities are pedestrian and bicycle friendly and comply with laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances. Services provided are heavily community oriented and can sometimes be politically sensitive. This position reports directly to an Associate Engineer and supervises Engineering Technicians and interns.
Engineers I/II will have opportunities to support the Traffic Safety Division staff in the following areas:
Perform field investigations, collect data, and perform various traffic studies, including stop sign, crosswalk, and crossing guard studies.
Working with and educating residents on traffic issues in neighborhoods, including speeding, cut-through traffic, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and quality of life concerns.
Planning, assignment, direction, and evaluation of technical staff in the traffic investigation unit.
Assist with the development, design, and construction management of pedestrian and traffic safety projects including enhanced crosswalks, Radar Speed Signs, Speed Lumps, and Road Diets. Typical duties include performing field surveys, leading the preparation of project plans, coordinating with stakeholders, preparing work orders, ordering project materials, and reviewing the completeness of construction work in the field.
Transportation Planning and Project Delivery (PPD) Division – Local & Regional Project Delivery
The Engineer I/II positions in the Local and Regional Project Delivery section helps develop and implement the City's Transportation Capital Improvement Program in alignment with policies of the General Plan Envision 2040. Under the general direction of the Associate and/or Senior Engineer, this position will work with internal and external partners and the community to ensure the efficient delivery of transportation projects through the planning, environmental, design, and construction phases. Types of projects that the Engineer I/II may support include multi-modal enhancement to local roads, highway, expressway, and transit.
Key duties include but are not limited to:
Perform project management duties, including preparing and updating project status reports and schedules, managing contracts/agreements, expenditure tracking, and progress billings/payments.
Coordinate the review of environmental documents and technical studies, designs, plans, estimates, and submittals associated with the implementation of project development activities consistent with City policies, regulatory requirements, current design standards and grant guidelines.
Attend project design/construction meetings. Work with inspectors on project sites to assist in solving difficult problems and ensuring quality control, safety, and compliance with regulatory, design and construction requirements.
Assist in the preparation of multi-agency cooperative, funding, or maintenance agreements to deliver and sustain a safe, multimodal transportation system for the City.
May lead and supervise, technical, interns and non-technical staff by establishing goals, tracking performance, creating a positive work environment, maximizing staff development opportunities, and providing appropriate recognition.
Transportation Planning and Project Delivery (PPD) Division – Development and Geometric Design
The Engineer I/II positions will, under general supervision or direction of the Associate Engineer, perform professional engineering work in street design; development of concept transportation infrastructure master plans, review plans for public and private projects in the City, and produce and review signage and pavement marking geometric plans. The successful candidate will need to understand basic engineering principles of transportation planning, traffic engineering, geometric/roadway design, and plan review. Surveying background or experience is desired, but not required.
Key duties include, but are not limited to:
Prepare transportation infrastructure improvements conceptual designs of roadway, intersection and interchange, traffic signals using AutoCAD, relevant to new development and capital improvement projects.
Develop “complete streets” and multimodal design plans in conformance with Federal, State, and City’s transportation design standards, guidelines, and policies.
How to Apply
To view the full announcement for this exciting opportunity with the City of San Jose and to apply online, please visit the City of San Jose's careers page by clicking on the URL link below.